The Latest Breaking News from Islamic State

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a coordinated attack on a hotel in Afghanistan’s capital

The Islamic State group claimed on Monday responsibility for an attack on a hotel in central Kabul popular with Chinese nationals, the group said on its channel on Telegram.

Islamic State claimed on Monday responsibility for an attack on a hotel in central Kabul popular with Chinese nationals, the group said on its channel on Telegram.

Militants from Boko Haram killed the partners of so-called Islamic State fighters in retaliation for previous attacks.

At the National Press Club this week, Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil flagged that Labor would propose changes to Australia’s counter-terrorism laws. She cited an increase in diverse threats beyond religious fundamentalism, a trend towards lone-actor, low-sophistication attacks, and more younger people being radicalised.

Tarek Namouz, 43, downloaded videos with instructions on how to create an explosive device

Development of technology and tactics of groups like Islamic State have led to rise in online extremism

Religious Kurds used social media to shut down a rap concert—and they're swinging their weight around politics, too.

The United States does not want Turkey to pursue military attacks in northwest Syria, even if it recognizes Turkey's right to defend itself, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday.

A policeman was killed and 10 others were injured Wednesday when a suicide bomber blew himself up inside the compound of a police station on Indonesia's Java Island, police said.

The Nigerian state has come under severe security stress in recent times. It has faced multiple national security threats: jihadist groups in the north-east; armed bandits in the north-west; militia secessionists in the south-east; and militancy in the south-south.